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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.22, 1,054.65 and 469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.22, 1,054.65 and 469.32 is: 647.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.22 : 1,054.65 = 469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.22/1,054.65 = 469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.22x = 1,054.65 × 469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.22x = 494,968.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,968.34/764.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.68

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